Smart land conservation strengthens our communities in countless ways – adding recreational resources, protecting water sources and mitigating the impacts of climate-related extreme weather events, to name just a few.

But protected landscapes are also at the very core of the values and identity of the communities where we live, preserving local culture and an established way of life.

From community forests and local parks to protected farms – so much of what we love and appreciate about the places we live and call home is supported by protected landscapes.